social commentary
There's a rich history of poetry serving as social commentary, intended to inspire calls to action.
My Golden Rule
If we haven’t met and I’m unsure what’s true I’ll do what my parents have taught me to do Before all the rumors start skewing my view
Earl W. PearlPublished about 3 hours ago in PoetsWallet'
A worn leather shell, a treasure trove Holding secrets, and stories untold A repository, of memories past A symbol of wealth, that will forever last
Isra SaleemPublished about 4 hours ago in PoetsNobody
Nobody asks the sun why it rises Or the moon falls Why the bird sings Or the worm crawls So please Stop asking me why I am the way I am
Atomic HistorianPublished about 14 hours ago in PoetsYou-11
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Atomic HistorianPublished about 14 hours ago in PoetsThe Gateway
Sometimes I don’t like waking mid-dream Glimpses of other lives Other possible realities They’re why I don’t look in darkened mirrors
Atomic HistorianPublished about 14 hours ago in PoetsYou-10
I try not to think about it But it’s hard at times like this When I feel like I realize who you are I am the lock And you are the key
Atomic HistorianPublished about 14 hours ago in PoetsImprimatur Pending
Taking the Gospel as gospel Mis-taking the devil as hostile Self-appointed commissars Grace-annointed imprimaturs Determine what are the truths that
Gerard DiLeoPublished about 15 hours ago in PoetsOur Demise
No autopsy is needed. There was no airborne virus, no plague. The cause of death is clear. The rope that curled around our collective neck
Randy BakerPublished about 18 hours ago in Poets1984
1984 is finally upon us We had to calmly wait till 2024 At least we were not waiting in a desert bus Forty years in the Sun remained the promised score
Patrick M. OhanaPublished about 19 hours ago in PoetsI Am a Dinosaur
That's what they tell me, Too fast to be pitied, Too slow to be cool. I remember when the internet was new, Dial up, forums, bulletin boards, and AOL.
Paleo 101
Oh little one, little homo sapien asleep in your crib listen not to dreams in your head but to the planet’s past,
Kate KastelbergPublished a day ago in PoetsAt what point will Russia no longer have military equipment available?
Reports suggest that Russia is losing armored personnel carriers (APCs) at an alarming rate of around 80 per month. 🇷🇺💥 The true extent of Russia's equipment losses remains unclear, with varying estimates from different sources. The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) suggests that Russia lost around 3,000 armored fighting vehicles in 2023 alone. 🙄👀 Some sources are out here claiming that Russia's pretty much out of tanks, artillery, and armored combat vehicles. Others, like Global Firepower (GFP), are like, "Nah, they've got plenty more where that came from." 🤦♂️🥱 But let's get real – Russia's definitely lost a ton of equipment in Ukraine. We're talking anywhere from a third to 70% of their tanks, and don't even get me started on their artillery units. It's not looking good, folks. 🤐🥶 The real question is, can Russia replace all this lost equipment fast enough to keep up with the war? Well, apparently, their tank factories aren't exactly producing out new ones at the speed of light. 🐌⏳ Some analysts predict that Russia could run out of tanks within the next two to three years if the current rate of losses continues. The condition of Russia's stored equipment is also a concern, with many tanks exposed to the elements and potentially unusable. 🤔❗ To address the equipment shortage, Russia has ramped up military hardware production and refurbished older tanks. However, the effectiveness of these measures remains uncertain, as production numbers are often not disclosed, and older equipment may become increasingly useless. 🤷♂️🕵️♂️ Russia has also turned to foreign sources for equipment, with reports of Chinese components being found in Russian weapons and North Korea supplying missile shells. Iran has also allegedly provided drones and other military supplies to Russia. 📶🤝 But even with all this foreign help and digging through their old stash, Russia might not be able to keep up with the losses. As time goes on, they might be stuck with some seriously outdated gear. Not a good look. 💀🙄 So, how long can Russia keep this up? Well, it's anyone's guess at this point. Some say they've got enough in the reserves to last another year or more, while others think they'll be running on empty sooner than that. 🤬⏳
Infographics ShowPublished a day ago in Poets